Roti john

⏱ ~55 min (est.)MediumBeef Malaysian

An easy Malaysian beef built around minced beef, chilli and baguette — roughly 55 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.

You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (4)

1/4 lb Minced Beef
1 tbs Chilli
1/2 Baguette
Top Mayonnaise

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

1 Onion
3 Eggs
To taste Salt
To taste Pepper

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How to make it

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
Heat a pan or griddle with a little vegetable oil.
Pour the mixture onto the pan and place a piece of open-faced baguette on top.
Press on the bread with a spatula and grill for 2 minutes.
Turn the bread over to make it a little crispy.
Remove from pan and cut the bread into small portions.
Add mayonnaise and/or Sambal before cutting the sandwich (optional).

You'll use: Grill / broiler · Pan

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Eggs: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg

What to serve with Roti john

Tips & common questions

How long does Roti john take to make?

About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of eggs?

Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.

Recipe data for Roti john via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.